Geek Your Library Campaign brings out supporters

HILLSDALE — A campaign focused on keeping the Hillsdale Community Library vital drew young and old alike to tell what they “geek” about their library as part of an awareness kick-off Monday afternoon.

The event included a community showcase supporting local businesses and vendors at the library from 2-7 p.m. Available were restaurant samples from Broad Street Market, Hillsdale memorabilia from Volume I, and additional services provided by a variety of area businesses.

Amanda Honeywell of Current Office Solutions was present to discuss what is available in the printing department, while pointing out the business also handles food, copiers and furniture.

On hand to demonstrate digital album making was Sheri Caulkins of Creative Memories. Caulkins said she is available at the library on Monday nights from 6-9 p.m. and has others helping on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Library Director LeeAnn Beckwith said the timing for the event was perfect since many students in the county are on spring break this week, giving them something fun to do.

“People who haven’t gone away can come to the library to discover something new,” Beckwith said.

The Hillsdale High School Jazz Band and Orchestra entertained at different times throughout the day. There was also a photo booth for those who wanted to share what they “geek” and be featured on posters in the Geek the Library Campaign.

Jonna Macy and her three children came to the event to check out the excitement with the sounds of the jazz band drawing them to the conference rooms.

“The kids and I have been coming here since they were in diapers,” Macy said. “They’ve attended all the children’s programs with Miss Debbie (McCluer).”

When asked what she geeks, Macy said as owner of Toasted Mudd in downtown Hillsdale, she geeks pottery.

“This event is a great way to find out what people in the community geek,” Macy said. “I like to see the library promoting different interests and it’s great to see it keep growing and building.”

The campaign runs through October and will feature programs for adults and children alike. For more information about upcoming programs, visit www.hillsdale-library.org or follow the library on Facebook.